Policy & Law

World Central Kitchen Provides Over 8,000 Meals to TSA Workers Amid DHS Shutdown

The nonprofit, led by chef José Andrés, is serving TSA agents at seven airports as the partial government funding lapse extends into its fifth week.

By Marcus Webb · Wednesday, March 18, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Mullin Faces Democrat Grilling in First Hurdle to Lead DHS Amid Shutdown Fight

Sen. Markwayne Mullin's confirmation hearing before the Senate Homeland Security Committee comes as DHS remains shuttered over Democratic demands for immigration enforcement reforms.

By James Callahan · Wednesday, March 18, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Sen. Mullin Gets Emotional Recounting Trump's Kindness to His Son During DHS Nomination Hearing

The Oklahoma Republican became visibly emotional while describing how President Trump supported his family after his son suffered a severe brain injury in 2020.

By James Callahan · Wednesday, March 18, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

With the DHS Shutdown Dragging on, Is It Time to Privatize Airport Security?

The ongoing partial government shutdown has revived debate over the TSA's Screening Partnership Program, which allows airports to use private contractors for checkpoint operations.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, March 18, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Afghanistan Says 400 Killed in Strike by Pakistan on Kabul Hospital

The strike targeted a hospital treating drug users, with most casualties being patients undergoing treatment at the facility.

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, March 17, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

NYC Subway Incident Involving 83-Year-Old Air Force Veteran Sparks Debate Over Sanctuary Policies

A Honduran national with prior deportations is accused of shoving the elderly veteran and another rider onto subway tracks, drawing renewed scrutiny of NYC's immigration enforcement policies.

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, March 17, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

83-Year-Old Air Force Veteran Shoved onto NYC Subway Tracks; Suspect Had Been Deported Four Times

The incident has sparked renewed debate over sanctuary city policies and federal-local immigration enforcement cooperation.

By James Callahan · Tuesday, March 17, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Border Patrol's Gregory Bovino to Retire, Sources Say

The CBP commander who led aggressive immigration enforcement in Minneapolis, Chicago and Los Angeles will depart alongside Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.

By Marcus Webb · Tuesday, March 17, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Fraud Scrutiny Clouds Schumer's Obamacare Credit Push After Pentagon Spending Jab

Policy experts warn the ACA program is riddled with improper enrollments as Democrats push to extend enhanced tax credits.

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, March 17, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Israel Kills Ali Larijani, Hardliner Who Threatened Trump and U.S. Troops

The 67-year-old Iranian official, subject of a $10 million U.S. bounty, was confirmed dead in an IDF strike weeks after issuing explicit threats against American personnel.

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, March 17, 2026 · 4 min read